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August 26, 2024

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Why Are Hotels and Buyers Struggling With Sustainability Reporting?
(SOURCE: MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS, GBTA FEATURED)

As more travel programmes incorporate sustainability goals into their supplier relationships, it's imperative that buyers have a straightforward and open-source way to analyse the sustainability performance of hotel suppliers.

A recent webinar hosted by the GBTA Foundation and World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance delved into this topic, offering insights on how to simplify the RFP process for both buyers and suppliers. This discussion followed the June launch of the GBTA’s Sustainable Hotel Procurement Standards.

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AVIATION

Ryanair Announces Approved OTA Partnership with Trip.com (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS)

New Australian Aviation Ombudsman Could Force Airlines to Pay Cash Compensation for Delayed Flights (THE GUARDIAN)

Western Airlines Were Excited About Returning to China After Covid. But Not Anymore (CNN)

Exclusive: Airlines Fly Over Afghanistan as Middle East Becomes the Greater Risk (REUTERS)

HOSPITALITY

The New Way to Sell Hotel Rooms to Business Travelers (HOSPITALITY TODAY)

Accor and Corporate Travel Leaders Look to Future of Business Travel (MSN)

OTHER SECTORS

Slight Uptick in Business Travel Spending and Volumes in H1 2024, Airplus Reports (BTN EUROPE)

Otto: Travel-Based AI Agent Company Raises $6 Million (Seed) (PULSE 2)

Business Travel Is Back, But Only With a Budget (THE TIMES)

Industry Spotlight


GBTA Hub
Travel Risk Management Toolkit

At the recent GBTA convention in Atlanta, the GBTA Risk Committee unveiled the updated Travel Risk Management (TRM) Toolkit, revised to align with ISO 31030 standards. This essential resource, available exclusively to GBTA members, is crafted to navigate the complexities of modern travel risks and support duty of care obligations.

“The updated TRM Toolkit is an indispensable resource for organizations to safeguard their travelers,” said Suzanne Sangiovese, EMEA Risk Committee member. “It reflects our committee’s dedication to providing GBTA members with the tools they need to navigate today's travel risks effectively and responsibly.”

If you’d like to learn more about the GBTA Risk Committee or are interested in joining, you can find an application to apply here.

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Australia - Heavy fog causing flight disruptions at Brisbane Airport, Australia, the afternoon of Aug. 26. Confirm flights.

Botswana and South Africa - Botswana, South Africa likely to keep increased screening procedures at border through early September amid monkeypox (mpox) outbreak.

Canada - Potential rail strike averted as union agrees to abide by Canada Industrial Relations Board decision to end labor action, Aug. 24.

Germany - Unionized Discover Airlines flight crew members plan to strike across Germany Aug. 27-30. Air travel disruptions likely.

Israel and Lebanon - Tensions between Israel and Lebanon likely to persist through August despite easing of restrictions, reopening of Ben Gurion Airport.

Norway - Unionized Scandinavian Airlines cabin crews starts indefinite strike across Norway from Aug. 23. Air travel disruptions likely.

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